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One dead in far east side shooting Saturday night

Just before 11:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 10000 block of John Jay Drive on a report of a person shot.
Credit: WTHR

INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD is investigating a shooting on the far east side Saturday night that resulted in the death of one man. 

Just before 11:30 p.m. Saturday, officers were dispatched to the 10000 block of John Jay Drive on a report of a person shot.

When officers arrived, they found an adult male with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound. 

IEMS arrived and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim was later identified as 35-year-old Lamar Pittman.

Police said detectives identified the person believed to have shot Pittman. Detectives questioned that individual, who gave a statement to police and then was released.

IMPD is still investigating the incident and what led up to it. Detectives are in communication with the Marion County Prosecutor's Office to provide evidence for potential charging decisions.

Anyone with information about this incident should call the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-327-3475 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477 or (TIPS).  

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